Certified Nurse Assistant
Training Certificate
Overview
This DHHS-approved course prepares students to sit for the Nurse Aide Competency Exam. Students receive training in basic nursing care through classroom lectures, simulated lab care, and hands-on clinical experience in a long-term care facility.
As a nursing assistant, graduates can work in-home care, assisted living and long-term care facilities, rehab centers, and acute care hospitals. MTC offers this pathway to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Students can start their health care career as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), helping patients with activities of daily living and other health care needs under the supervision of a nurse. In five to 12 weeks, the student will be prepared to sit for the Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Services Exam and begin a career working in a professional health care setting environment and with additional training can pursue a career path towards becoming a Patient Care Technician and a Nurse.
CNAs earn a competitive salary, with the opportunity to further their career toward becoming a Patient Care Technician and a Nurse.
How to Enroll
To pursue this certificate, please click on the courses below to see availability. You can register for courses online, and you do not have to apply to the college!
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
| CEUs | Class Hours | Course Title | Cost |
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| 0.20 | 2 |
Pre Clinical Orientation This is a mandatory online course with instructions on how to create a Viewpoint account, request a background check, request a drug screening, upload medical documents, obtain uniform and supplies and any other vital clinical information. Classroom ID: CEMED-922 We frequently add new sections. Please contact our Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) department at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu for more information.
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$130.00 |
| 0.50 | 5 |
Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Ca Aspiring health workers should take a Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR courses like this one. Current CPR certification is a prerequisite to enter certain Health Care programs at MTC, including our Medical Assisting and Certified Nursing Assistant programs. In many healthcare careers, it is also necessary to maintain CPR certification on the job. Whether or not you need certification for professional reasons, CPR is a fundamental skill that can equip you to save a life when medical help is not available right away. Classroom ID: CEMED-615 We frequently add new sections. Please contact our Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) department at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu for more information.
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$79.00 |
| 12.50 | 125 |
Certified Nurse Assistant CNA The DHHS-approved CNA course prepares students to sit for the Nurse Aide Competency Exam. Students receive training in basic nursing care through classroom lectures, simulated lab care, and hands-on clinical experience in a long-term care facility. A 3-day Nurse Aide review session is also included. As a nursing assistant, graduates can work in-home care, assisted living and long-term care facilities, rehab centers, and acute care hospitals. MTC offers this pathway to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Classroom, Hybrid ID: CEMED-618 We frequently add new sections. Please contact our Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) department at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu for more information.
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$2,495.00 |
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Estimated Cost
Tuition Assistance
$2,704.00
Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Enter the Workforce
Students will be prepared to sit for the Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Services Exam and begin your career working in a professional healthcare environment.